^Lot 1622 Lot of two Spanish colonial bronze signal cannons ("thundermugs") with handles, 1700s.

Lot of two Spanish colonial bronze signal cannons ("thundermugs") with handles, 1700s. 16 lbs, 6-1/2" tall, 4" diameter at widest; 11 lbs; 5-3/4" tall; 4-1/4" diameter at widest A pair of sturdy flat-based cannons used as powder-testers and/or signaling guns with side lift handles, tapered bodies with ring-turned decorations, bases with powder receptacle and vent, both in good but heavily patinated condition.